Engaging young adult clients of community pharmacies for HIV screening in Coastal Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：:The health economic concepts of dominance were reviewed on the basis of two recently published cost-effectiveness analyses on screening for asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis, one in this journal. On the basis of dominance, some strategies may be deleted from the set options from which to choose. The two investigated ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Postma MJ,de Vries R,Welte R,Edmunds WJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To undertake the first comprehensive analysis of the incidence of three curable sexually transmissible infections (STIs) within remote Australian Aboriginal populations and provide a basis for developing new control initiatives. METHODS:We obtained all results for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonor...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Silver BJ,Guy RJ,Wand H,Ward J,Rumbold AR,Fairley CK,Donovan B,Maher L,Dyda A,Garton L,Hengel B,Knox J,McGregor S,Taylor-Thomson D,Kaldor JM,STRIVE investigators.

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) is a chronic, intensely pruritic condition of unknown pathogenesis that causes marked morbidity in those HIV patients whom it affects. There is a wide differential diagnosis of itchy skin conditions in HIV which are amenable to different treatments. It is therefore essential to take a bi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Simpson-Dent S,Fearfield LA,Staughton RC

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the performance of an enzymatic point-of-care rapid test for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) (the BioChekSwab CT Rapid Test, EnZtek Diagnostics, Rio Vista, California, USA), which detects CT's Peptidase 123CBV enzyme and provides a result 15 min after specimen collection. METHODS:Two endocervical sw...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： De Baetselier I,Mwambarangwe L,Cuylaerts V,Musengamana V,Agaba S,Kestelyn E,van de Wijgert J,Crucitti T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the policy and practice of HIV testing in genitourinary medicine clinics in the United Kingdom. DESIGN:All 176 consultants in charge of genitourinary medicine clinics in the United Kingdom were sent a policy and practice questionnaire. A self selected group of 53 clinics conducted a retrospective...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors：

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Performance of the new Becton Dickinson ProbeTec GC Q(x) assay on the BD VIPER platform was evaluated to ascertain whether confirmatory testing is required in our clinical setting. METHODS:Positive predictive value (PPV) was determined by comparison with culture and a confirmatory nucleic acid amplification...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Pope CF,Hay P,Alexander S,Capaldi K,Dave J,Sadiq ST,Ison CA,Planche T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Partner notification (PN) is important for sexually transmitted infection (STI) control. With developments in technology, such as text messaging, contacting partners is now easier. This study investigates the frequency and acceptability of text messaging in UK sexual health clinics for STI provider-led PN. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Gilbart VL,Town K,Lowndes CM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the absence of aetiological tests for the diagnosis of individual sexually transmitted diseases (STD), the syndromic approach has been developed as an effective and appropriate case management strategy. Algorithms provide guidance to healthcare workers and ensure standardised approaches to case management. The synd...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： van Dam CJ,Becker KM,Ndowa F,Islam MQ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence and clinical features of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection in men. METHODS:Men attending a public STD clinic in Baltimore, Maryland, were evaluated between March and July 2000. Clinicians recorded a standardised history and clinical examination. Urethral swab specimens were col...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Wendel KA,Erbelding EJ,Gaydos CA,Rompalo AM

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Indian Ocean provides a unique opportunity to curb the HIV epidemic in its nascent phase through strengthening STI control programmes. Making effective and appropriate health services available should be regarded as the first priority for STI control in the region and, whenever possible, core groups should be iden...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Matteelli A,Pizzocolo C,Bakar HA,Toyb M,Pyndiah N,Udonwa NE,Gedeon AG,Farina C,Caligaris S,Castelli F,Carosi G

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about infection rates for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other diseases that can be transmitted sexually in Bangladeshi women who may be at intermediate levels of risk--that is, women who are not commercial sex workers (CSWs) but whose sexual contacts may include men at high risk for ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Gibney L,Macaluso M,Kirk K,Hassan MS,Schwebke J,Vermund SH,Choudhury P

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Concurrency is suggested as an important factor in sexually transmitted infection transmission and acquisition, though little is known regarding factors that may predict concurrency initiation. We examined the association between perception of a partner's non-monogamy (PPNM) and simultaneous or subsequent co...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Sanchez DM,Schoenbach VJ,Harvey SM,Warren JT,Adimora AA,Poole C,Leone PA,Agnew CR

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is highly prevalent worldwide and an increasingly important cause of genital ulcer disease (GUD). Continued HSV2 transmission is facilitated by the large number of undiagnosed cases, the frequency of atypical disease and the occurrence of asymptomatic shedding. The lack of ea...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Paz-Bailey G,Ramaswamy M,Hawkes SJ,Geretti AM

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In addition to researcher-designed sampling biases, population-representative surveys for biomarker measurement of STIs often have substantial missingness due to non-contact, non-consent and other study-implementation issues. STI prevalence estimates may be biased if this missingness is related to STI risk. ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harling G,Copas A,Clifton S,Johnson AM,Field N,Sonnenberg P,Mercer CH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the experiences and views of men who have sex with men (MSM) on attending clinical sexual health services and their preferences regarding service characteristics in the context of the disproportionate burden of STIs experienced by this group. The wider study aim was to develop a risk assessment to...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Datta J,Reid D,Hughes G,Mercer CH,Wayal S,Weatherburn P

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Australia has provided free quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to school girls since mid-2007 and a catch-up programme in the community to women aged up to 26 years in 2007-2009. We describe the temporal trend of genital warts in different populations in Melbourne. METHODS:We analysed the prop...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Chow EP,Read TR,Wigan R,Donovan B,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Fairley CK

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence and risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in female sex workers (FSW) in Lima, Peru. METHODS:Cross-sectional study of 87 FSW. Information regarding demographics, sex work practices, and genital and blood specimens was collected. RESULTS:Forty-four (50.6%) of 87 F...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Montano SM,Hsieh EJ,Calderón M,Ton TG,Quijano E,Solari V,Zunt JR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurosyphilis and neurological complications from syphilis may be commoner in HIV disease. With outbreaks of early syphilis in HIV positive individuals being observed over recent years, rare neurological manifestations of secondary syphilis will be observed more commonly. We describe a case of an HIV positive individu...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Winston A,Marriott D,Brew B

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in genetic characterisation of Trichomonas vaginalis isolates show that the extensive clinical variability in trichomoniasis and its disease sequelae are matched by significant genetic diversity in the organism itself, suggesting a connection between the genetic identity of isolates and their clinical ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Meade JC,Carlton JM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to investigate how an infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) influenced patients' well-being and whether there were differences due to gender, age or relationship status, in an effort to strengthen preventive measures and provide better healthcare for patients with CT. METHODS:Patients diagnosed...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Andersson N,Carré H,Janlert U,Boman J,Nylander E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the validity of sexual behaviour data collected from African adolescents using five methods. METHODS:9280 Tanzanian adolescents participated in a biological marker and face to face questionnaire survey and 6079 in an assisted self-completion questionnaire survey; 74 participated in in-depth intervi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Plummer ML,Ross DA,Wight D,Changalucha J,Mshana G,Wamoyi J,Todd J,Anemona A,Mosha FF,Obasi AI,Hayes RJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and outcomes of recalling men who have sex with men (MSM) diagnosed as having a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) for re-screening. METHODS:This evaluation was conducted from December 2008 for a 9-month period. MSM diagnosed as having a bacterial STI in that period wer...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Harte D,Mercey D,Jarman J,Benn P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with risk-loving attitudes may be more likely to participate in high-risk sex and gambling. We investigated whether a lottery-based financial incentive to have a negative syphilis test may attract Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) who practised risky sexual behaviours. METHODS:In July 2018...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Ong JJ,Li CC,Fu H,Nie J,Tang W,Chang W,Smith MK,Marks M,Yang B,Wang C,Tucker J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is characterised by a change in the microbial composition of the vagina. The BV-associated organisms outnumber the health-associated Lactobacillus species and form a polymicrobial biofilm on the vaginal epithelium, possibly explaining the difficulties with antibiotic treatment. A bet...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Hardy L,Jespers V,Abdellati S,De Baetselier I,Mwambarangwe L,Musengamana V,van de Wijgert J,Vaneechoutte M,Crucitti T

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To collect and analyse published and unpublished surveillance and research data on the prevalence of same sex sexual activity among male adults (including male-to-female transgenders and sex workers) in low and middle income countries. METHODS:Key indicators were operationalised (ever sex with a man, sex wi...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Cáceres C,Konda K,Pecheny M,Chatterjee A,Lyerla R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the seroepidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 in the general populations of eight European countries to better understand recent reported changes in disease epidemiology. METHODS:Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England and Wales, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, and Slovenia ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Pebody RG,Andrews N,Brown D,Gopal R,De Melker H,François G,Gatcheva N,Hellenbrand W,Jokinen S,Klavs I,Kojouharova M,Kortbeek T,Kriz B,Prosenc K,Roubalova K,Teocharov P,Thierfelder W,Valle M,Van Damme P,Vranckx R

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Course on HPV Associated Pathology (ECHPV) was founded in 1990 by a group of clinicians, pathologists, and virologists to teach important principles for the practice and management of human papillomavirus (HPV) disease to gynaecologists, dermatologists, and other medical disciplines. These guidelines are ...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： von Krogh G,Lacey CJ,Gross G,Barrasso R,Schneider A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is often made according to Nugent's classification, a scoring system based on bacterial counting of Gram stained slides of vaginal secretion. However as the image area of the microscope field will influence the number of morphotypes seen there is a need to standardis...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Larsson PG,Carlsson B,Fåhraeus L,Jakobsson T,Forsum U

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the views of educated people in Togo on the acceptability of criminal prosecution of a male partner for sexual transmission of infectious diseases (STIDs) to his female partner. METHODS:199 adults living in Kara, Togo judged acceptability of criminal prosecution for STID in 45 scenarios composed o...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Kpanake L,Patassi A,Mullet E

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is threatened by the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. We analysed data from the Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance Programme (GRASP) in England and Wales to identify groups most at risk of reduced susceptibility to the currently recommended first-lin...

journal_title：Sexually transmitted infections

authors： Town K,Obi C,Quaye N,Chisholm S,Hughes G,GRASP Collaborative Group.

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00